t Miley Cyrus, is on the list- of Barbara Walters ..10 most fascinating people …of 2013./ Kanye West and Kim Kardashian … Jennifer Lawrence, the cast of ``Duck Dynasty,'' among others-- her number-one most-fascinating person will be revealed during her ABC special …on December 18.`

The greenvile chjristmas parade is Saturday at 6..on main st ..from north st to augusta street…

Say what you will about Miley Cyrus, but Barbara Walters finds her fascinating. Cyrus makes Walters' list of the 10 most fascinating people of 2013. Kanye West and Kim Kardashian also make the list, along with Jennifer Lawrence, the cast of ``Duck Dynasty,'' ``Good Morning America'' host Robin Roberts, long-distance swimmer Diana Nyad, NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden, Pope Francis and the royal baby Prince George. Walters will reveal her number-one most-fascinating person during her ABC special on December 18.

Results released today from a global exam given to 15-year-olds ....finds little improvement.... by U.S. students... who failed to make the top 20 in math, science or reading. Teens from Asian nations dominated the exam ....while American students scored below the international average in math and about average in science and reading.

the New York City commuter train that derailed, killing four passengers, was traveling 82 mph as it entered a 30 mph curve. / But it's still not clear whether the wreck was caused by human error or mechanical trouble. .

It benefits workers and makes business sense, so more businesses...are addressing employee burnout ...and allow an escape ....from work. / Volkswagen turns off some employees' email 30 minutes after their shifts end./ Goldman Sachs is urging junior staff to take weekends off./ BMW is planning to restrict contacting workers after hours.